Journalism Education in India: Quest for Professionalism or Incremental Responses

Journalism education in India is framed in the higher education system, comprising of programs in the universities, both government-supported and media-backed private institutions, as well as in-service and short-term courses offered by press associations and other organizations. They are offered at...

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Published inJournalism & mass communication educator Vol. 72; no. 3; pp. 285 - 296
Main Author Bharthur, Sanjay Parthasarathy
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.09.2017
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects
Academic Education
Associations
Colleges & universities
Communication
Communication Skills
Core curriculum
Councils
Criticism
Doctoral Degrees
Educational Certificates
Employment
Enrollment
Ethics
Faculty Recruitment
Foreign Countries
Global Approach
Government (Administrative Body)
Graduate Students
Handbooks
Higher Education
Journalism
Journalism Education
Journalists
Mass Media
Media Specialists
Printed Materials
Private Colleges
Professional Education
Qualifications
Religious Colleges
Social networks
Students
Teaching Methods
Television
Textbooks
Undergraduate Students
Universities
Writers
India
France
Finland
teaching
curriculum
ethics
journalism education
university system
India
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Summary:Journalism education in India is framed in the higher education system, comprising of programs in the universities, both government-supported and media-backed private institutions, as well as in-service and short-term courses offered by press associations and other organizations. They are offered at different levels from certificate to diploma to both undergraduates and postgraduates. Due to requirements of the media industry, there is a constant friction about the need to balance the academic and professional aspects in the curriculum. This has led to skepticism in the past about the relevance of formal journalism education. However, with globalization and growth of the media sector, there is an enhanced need for professionals. Many big media groups have launched journalism programs. Institutional and professional aspects of the programs in India and issues pertaining to curriculum, responses, and critique have been factored in this article.
ISSN:1077-6958
2161-4326
DOI:10.1177/1077695817719136